Obituary of Jay Leno

Jay Leno

James Leno (born April 28th, 1950 in New Rochelle, New York) was a Comedian who was best known for being marginally -funny and for hosting the American TV show titled "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" from 1992-2009. Jay died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a nasty accident involving a gasoline fire in his garage. He was 75 years old when his ticker quit.

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Jay Leno Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Leno, James
Common Name: Jay Leno
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New Rochelle, New York, United States
Birth Date: April 28, 1950
Age: 75
Also Known As: James Leno, Jimmy, Pudge
Occupations:
- Comedian
- TV Personality
Active Years: 1976-Present

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Domino's Meat Lover's Pizza
Favorite Color: Lilac
Favorite Scent: Escentric Molecules 02
Favorite Actor: Diane Keaton

James's Family Tree

Birth Name: James Douglas Muir Leno
Father: Angelo Leno (1910-1994)
Mother: Catherine Leno (née Muir, 1911-1993)
Brother(s):

Patrick Leno (May 12, 1940-October 6, 2002)

Spouse/Partner:

Mavis Leno (née Nicholson, married, 30 November 1980-present)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Comedian TV Personality American Born on April 28th Born in 1950 Born in New York

Quotable Quotes:

""A historic operation occurred over in Boston. Doctors successfully transplanted tissue from a pig's brain to a man's brain -- and the man's brain did not reject it. That pretty much confirms what women have been saying about men" (From The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992), April 25, 1995)." (IMDB)

"I think Leno's death was a shock to the people who thought he had already passed."

"James lived a full and accomplished life, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and generosity. But that's all done now that he is dead. (V)"

Is Mr. James Leno still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.